EV

Bajaj Auto is intensifying its push in the electric two-wheeler market with a clear ambition: to emerge as the leading player in India’s fast-growing e-scooter segment. Building on strong early traction, the company is scaling production, expanding its distribution network, and sharpening its product strategy to capture a larger share of demand. The move reflects Bajaj Auto’s confidence in electric mobility as a long-term growth driver amid tightening emission norms and rising consumer preference for sustainable transport.

Sales of luxury electric vehicles (EVs) have shown a noticeable slowdown after recent changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, signaling a pause in what had been a steadily accelerating segment of India’s auto market. Higher effective acquisition costs have tempered buyer enthusiasm, particularly among price-sensitive high-end consumers who had been weighing EVs against premium internal combustion models. While long-term fundamentals for electric mobility remain intact, the short-term impact of tax adjustments has altered purchase decisions and dealer sentiment.

Tata Motors has outlined an ambitious roadmap for its electric vehicle business, announcing plans to introduce five new EV models by FY30 while targeting a dominant share of India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility market. The strategy underscores the company’s confidence in long-term demand for clean transportation, supported by favorable policy frameworks, improving charging infrastructure, and growing consumer acceptance. By broadening its product portfolio across price segments, Tata Motors aims to consolidate leadership, deepen localization, and achieve economies of scale.

India’s electric mobility transition is gaining unprecedented momentum, driven by policy support, rising fuel prices, and rapid technological innovation. As adoption of electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, and commercial fleets expands, the nation’s demand for advanced energy storage is expected to surge dramatically. Projections indicate that India’s battery requirement will reach 256.3 GWh by 2032, marking a transformative phase for the domestic manufacturing ecosystem.

Ola Electric is preparing for a significant expansion of its after-sales ecosystem with a nationwide plan to hire 1,000 service technicians. The initiative underscores the company’s commitment to improving customer experience, strengthening service reliability, and supporting the rapid adoption of electric scooters across India. As demand for EVs accelerates, the company is focusing on expanding both its workforce and its service footprint to ensure timely maintenance and enhanced operational efficiency.

3EV Industries, a rising player in India’s electric vehicle (EV) sector, has successfully raised Rs 120 crore in its latest funding round. The capital infusion is aimed at accelerating production, expanding its EV portfolio, and scaling charging infrastructure across key markets. Backed by strategic investors, the funding will also support research and development initiatives, supply chain enhancement, and technology adoption to strengthen competitiveness.

India’s electric vehicle (EV) market recorded a remarkable 57% year-on-year growth in sales in October, reflecting accelerating adoption of clean mobility solutions. The surge was driven by rising consumer awareness, government incentives, expanding charging infrastructure, and growing availability of two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and electric cars. Analysts attribute this growth to a combination of policy support, declining battery costs, and urban commuters’ preference for sustainable transportation.

In a significant development for India’s electric mobility ambitions, the Haryana government has extended an invitation to Tesla Inc. to set up a manufacturing facility in the state. The move comes amid the central government’s efforts to attract global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers under its renewed investment and localization policies. Haryana, already a major automotive hub, aims to position itself as a frontrunner in India’s EV ecosystem by offering incentives, infrastructure, and a skilled workforce to global players like Tesla.

In a significant step toward advancing India’s electric mobility ecosystem, Jio-bp, the joint venture between Reliance Industries and bp, inaugurated a new EV charging hub in Devanahalli, Bengaluru. Positioned strategically near the Kempegowda International Airport, the facility aims to support the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in one of the country’s fastest-growing urban corridors.

Electric scooter startup River has reported strong growth in sales and revenue, supported by the expansion of its product line and increasing consumer adoption of sustainable mobility solutions. The company, which has been positioning itself as a premium yet practical player in India’s electric vehicle (EV) market, has seen rising demand across metropolitan hubs. By combining innovative product features with a broader distribution network, River aims to strengthen its market share in an increasingly competitive EV segment.